as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Eduardo Pares, who oversees the camera program for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, said the agency’s violation database shows some people are roaring past schools during the day.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The profile was run through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national DNA database, and the hair was consistent with Froberg's DNA, according to the complaint.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The order bans those agents from using city property and bars city agencies from sharing databases or technology with the Department of Homeland Security or its immigration partners without a subpoena, judicial warrant or court order.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Her father was one of more than 100 charity kitchen workers who have been killed since the war began, according to workers who spoke with The Associated Press and the Aid Workers Security database, a group that tracks major incidents around the world impacting aid workers.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The profile was run through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national DNA database, and the hair was consistent with Froberg's DNA, according to the complaint.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The order bans those agents from using city property and bars city agencies from sharing databases or technology with the Department of Homeland Security or its immigration partners without a subpoena, judicial warrant or court order.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Her father was one of more than 100 charity kitchen workers who have been killed since the war began, according to workers who spoke with The Associated Press and the Aid Workers Security database, a group that tracks major incidents around the world impacting aid workers.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to information released by Israel's military last month, there were 867 attacks by settlers against Palestinians and security forces in 2025, an increase of 27% over 2024.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Paramount, which declined to comment for this article, has not been shy about playing its political cards.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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